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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,350.81, 26,009.61 and 11,432.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,350.81, 26,009.61 and 11,432.28 is: 17,137.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,350.81 : 26,009.61 = 11,432.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,350.81/26,009.61 = 11,432.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,350.81x = 26,009.61 × 11,432.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,350.81x = 297,349,144.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 297,349,144.21/17,350.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,137.48

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